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On the Lighter Side: When Enzo Ferrari Insulted Lamborghini, It Gave Birth to World’s 1st Supercar
Written by Ian Harvey, The Vintage News
Lamborghinis are iconic luxury cars today. However, they have their origins in the humble tractor — and if Ferraris had worked just a little bit better, Lamborghinis might never have existed at all.
On the Lighter Side: 22 Of The Smallest Vehicles in the World
Written by Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering
What's the smallest vehicle in the world? The Ford KA or original Mini might spring to mind but there are many more little vehicles that are much smaller than those.
On the Lighter Side: ‘Crime Cars’ Featured at Alcatraz East Museum
Written by Larry Edsall, The ClassicCars.com JournalAn unusual museum has an unusual display of vehicles available for viewing the next time you’re in Pigeon Forge, TN, which has become a road-trip destination of many people since it’s become a Branson-style touring attraction and the home to Dollywood and other entertainment venues.
Autonomous Vehicles for Postal Deliveries Take Over Europe's Streets
Written by Susan Fourtané, Interesting EngineeringPostal services are going through an evolutionary transformation toward incorporating more automation into their delivery service.
The Death Car: Urban Legends Surrounding 'Haunted' Cars Difficult to Explain
Written by Domagoj Valjak, The Vintage NewsThe term “urban legend” became widespread in the 1980s after Jan Harold Brunvand, an English professor at the University of Utah, published a series of popular books named "The Vanishing Hitchhiker: American Urban Legends and Their Meaning."
Tesla Files Trademark for Tequila Line
Written by Shelby Rogers, Interesting EngineeringIt’s not quite the Boring Company’s flamethrower, but Tesla’s latest trademark idea is generating quite a bit of buzz. The Tesla company recently filed a trademark for the name "Teslaquila."
Flying Cars! Hilarious Prototypes of the Last Century
Written by Marea Harris, The Vintage NewsFlying cars are typically something we see in science fiction films. Most people don’t know that shortly after the Wright brothers built the first flying vehicle in 1903, people were already picturing a future where cars zipped through the air.
Oasis Vehicle Refreshments Has 1st Patent on Intelligent Vending Machine Technology
Oasis Vehicle Refreshments, the innovator and manufacturer of refrigerated vending systems for public transit vehicles like taxis, rental cars or autonomous vehicles, announced that it has received the first patent on its intelligent vending system technology.
Steve McQueen Wanted His Mustang Back, New Owner Refused To Sell
Written by E.L. Hamilton, The Vintage NewsA letter came in the mail. Steve McQueen wanted his car back.
Cadillac Brougham Limo Turned Snowmobile Is Perhaps Peak Canada
Written by Sean Szymkowski, GM AuthorityWe mean this with utmost respect (because it’s seriously cool), but this Cadillac Brougham limousine turned snowmobile seems like peak Canada.
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Drivable LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron Is Pioneering Piece of Engineering, Design
Perfectly recreating the organic design lines of the world’s fastest production car---the iconic Bugatti Chiron---the LEGO Technic life-size model pushes the boundaries of what LEGO builders imagined was possible to build in LEGO elements.
One of the Last Cars Burt Reynolds Signed Is in KY Body Shop
Written by Connor James, WYMTIn Letcher County, KY, right off of KY-15, one of the last cars actor Burt Reynolds ever signed sits in Rob's Garage, a small local auto body shop.
2 Men, Dog Make 1st Transcontinental Drive in 1903
Written by Domagoj Valjak, The Vintage NewsNowadays, San Francisco and New York City are separated by a seemingly endless maze of roads that traverse the United States in many directions.
Aston Martin To Build 25 James Bond DB5 Replicas With All of 007's Toys
Written by Loz Blain, New AtlasPrices for original DB5s used in movies like "Goldfinger" are now high enough to leave one shaken as well as stirred, so Aston Martin is making a series of limited edition, non-street-legal replicas with all the gadgetry Q fitted to the cars in the movies.